Christa Pike's lawyers warned of cancer before botched execution

Christa Pike's lawyers warned of cancer

Christa Pike's lawyers warned officials she may have blood cancer months before botched execution attempt.

“very likely to result in unnecessary and superadded pain and suffering, terror, and disgrace”

Botched execution attempt

Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital and was rushed to hospital in critical condition.

Pike's health concerns

Lawyers claimed Pike may have myeloproliferative disorder causing elevated platelet count and risk of pulmonary edema.

“platelet count is significantly elevated, likely due to a rare form of blood cancer called myeloproliferative disorder”

Pike's current condition

Pike says she experiences constant pain and struggles to speak after botched execution.

“There hasn't been a moment since that night when I haven't been in pain”

Tennessee's response

Tennessee paused executions while reviewing Pike's case but may retry her sentence.

“She is still incarcerated under the laws of the state of Tennessee and I suspect her sentence will be the same as it was before”